The Ambion Black Leather
The Ambion is a rugged ankle boot designed for changing weather and everyday plans. Treated black leather helps repel moisture, while a coated mudguard guards against dirt and damp streets. Patterned laces add character, and a short back zipper makes it easy to slip on. Wear it with denim, outerwear or relaxed tailoring for city days when you want comfort and a strong look. Functional without losing its strong sense of style.
Like all Blankens shoes, The Ambion is handcrafted in a small, family-run factory in northern Portugal. We are committed to conscious production, and all leathers and linings used in the shoe are certified by the Leather Working Group (LWG), the global standard for environmental excellence in tanneries. The thoughtful combination of surface-treated leather, a protective sole coating, and the Gomato mudguard wrapper ensures that this boot is built to withstand city pavements and countryside walks alike. This is thoughtful craftsmanship made to endure, designed to look incredible season after season.
At Blankens, we are a small team of women designing shoes for our own lives. We test, wear, and refine every style ourselves to ensure it works seamlessly in real everyday situations. Each shoe must have a clear function and feel natural in your wardrobe. The goal is simple: shoes that earn their place through comfort, usefulness, and design that adds something special to an outfit. We make the shoes that make the outfit — and they are comfortable too.
The Ambion is a women’s weather-ready ankle boot combining heavy-duty utilitarian function with a contemporary fashion profile. It features an upper crafted from premium LWG-certified black leather with a weather-defending surface treatment, paired with a smooth Gomato-coated mudguard framing the base and a leather welt detail that rises slightly from the sole. Built with a sturdy, deep-tread rubber lug sole for excellent traction, it incorporates a functional back zipper with a fabric pull tab alongside a traditional lace-up front featuring patterned multi-colored eyelet laces. Merging high-utility outdoor elements with an urban aesthetic, The Ambion delivers an optimized, protective everyday walking experience for colder, wetter seasons.
Treat your shoes to make them last longer! Regular care keeps your shoes beautiful, soft, and strong. By cleaning, conditioning, and protecting the leather, you preserve its suppleness, prevent cracks, and maintain its natural shine. Think of it as skincare — for your most trusted companions. A small ritual that makes a big difference, keeping your Blankens favorites fresh and ready for every season.
We recommend using a protective spray, such as the Water Proofer, before first wear and reapply regularly to guard against moisture and stains.
Don't forget the inside. Refresh the insole by cleaning it with The Foam Cleaner.
We recommend storing them in a cool, dry place when not in use, with a shoe tree or paper stuffing to maintain shape. Avoid prolonged exposure to moisture and direct heat.
The inner sole length is measured from heel to toe. Add a bit of extra space for the feet. For shoes with a pointed toe, keep in mind that your foot will not extend all the way into the pointed end.
Size Talk
Hear our founder Cecilia Blankens describe the size and fit of this model.
STYLING IDEAS
We make the shoes that make the outfit
Designed by women, for women — with thoughtful details, carefully chosen materials and room for real life.
Founded in Sweden in 2014 by fashion journalist Cecilia Blankens, we’re an independent, women-owned brand. We design, test and wear every style ourselves, paying attention to soft materials, room where feet need it and heels that feel balanced. Looking good should feel good, too.
Our shoes and bags are handcrafted in small, family-run factories in Portugal using carefully selected European materials. Quality you can feel, craftsmanship worth caring for and design you’ll reach for season after season.